Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript - and put them to good use! This class, taught by [[User:JeffreyATW|Jeffrey Carl Faden]], is aimed at beginners who are interested in web development, as well as seasoned professionals looking to brush up on the latest and greatest.

Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript - and put them to good use! This class, taught by [[User:JeffreyATW|Jeffrey Carl Faden]], is aimed at beginners who are interested in web development, as well as seasoned professionals looking to brush up on the latest and greatest.

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== <span style="color: #fff">Lecture</span> ==

Weekly classroom-style presentation on HTML/CSS/JS. The lecture starts every Monday at 8pm. We also have a recap starting at 7:30pm, where we'll cover the (very) basics:

Weekly classroom-style presentation on HTML/CSS/JS. The lecture starts every Monday at 8pm. We also have a recap starting at 7:30pm, where we'll cover the (very) basics:

==== Class for 2013-03-18: Version control (Git) and the command line ====

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This class is all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend!

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<span style="color:green">'''THIS is the class to attend if you are a complete beginner!'''</span> We are starting the curriculum of this class from square one. We'll cover the very basics:

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* Explaining "frontend" vs. "backend"

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* Discussing tools of the trade

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* Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior

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* Writing a basic HTML page

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* Styling the page with basic CSS

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* Explaining the role of frontend web development as a job and career

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I know we already have a [[Backend_web_dev_in_Ruby_on_Rails|backend class here at Noisebridge]], but this one's tailored toward frontend developers wanting to get a taste of how things come together. We'll spend the first half talking about PHP, then move onto a Rails, a more complex example.

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No recap session for this class. Please show up '''promptly''' at or before 8pm, as physical space is limited. Bring a laptop!

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This class requires some preparation! Please follow one of these sets of steps before Monday 8pm. I think it will take about half an hour to do the easy steps, so if you want to come at the usual 7:30 recap time to install, that would work.

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[https://plus.google.com/events/cgs3kmasqdu7f7s7i644i5f7e9g Join the Google+ Event to be notified of the video livestream (you don't have to be a Google+ member).]

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In fact, it would be great if someone could follow the easy steps ASAP and tell me if they work and how long it takes.

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If you would like to follow along and are on Windows or OS X, the easiest option is to run a virtual machine:

We discuss a different topic in-depth every week. Some previous topics have been:

We discuss a different topic in-depth every week. Some previous topics have been:

* CSS selectors, positioning, floats

* CSS selectors, positioning, floats

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We also meet for a weekly lab/workshop where we work on an assignment that covers the material learned in the lecture earlier in the week. Those working on their own personal projects are also more than welcome to come and solicit help. Every Thursday at 8pm in the Turing classroom.

We also meet for a weekly lab/workshop where we work on an assignment that covers the material learned in the lecture earlier in the week. Those working on their own personal projects are also more than welcome to come and solicit help. Every Thursday at 8pm in the Turing classroom.

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What

Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript - and put them to good use! This class, taught by Jeffrey Carl Faden, is aimed at beginners who are interested in web development, as well as seasoned professionals looking to brush up on the latest and greatest.

Frontend web development is all about making code that runs in the browser (versus code that runs on the server). There isn't a big focus on web design (creating wireframes and mockups), but we do cover best practices for turning these designs into beautiful code.

Who

This class is for everyone! Complete beginners and more experienced developers are welcome at any time. If you're new to the class, consider coming to the lecture at 7:30 for a recap.

The space and the class are entirely free to attend. You do not have to be a Noisebridge member.

Please bring any kind of laptop.

When

Lectures start promptly at 8pm on Mondays and go for two hours. There is a half-hour recap starting at 7:30pm. Please try to arrive early as physical space is limited.

This class runs in a weekly series, and the curriculum takes about 5 months from start to finish. Don't let it discourage you if you're starting from the middle - attend recaps and labs and you should be able to catch up!

Keep Informed

If you can't make it, subscribe to a mailing list to be notified when you can watch a live stream of the lecture! If you missed it, previous lecture streams are available for viewing on the Previous Classes page!

Lecture

Weekly classroom-style presentation on HTML/CSS/JS. The lecture starts every Monday at 8pm. We also have a recap starting at 7:30pm, where we'll cover the (very) basics:

Explaining "frontend" vs. "backend"

Discussing tools of the trade

Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior

Writing a basic HTML page

Styling the page with basic CSS

Class for 2013-04-15: the basics

THIS is the class to attend if you are a complete beginner! We are starting the curriculum of this class from square one. We'll cover the very basics:

Explaining "frontend" vs. "backend"

Discussing tools of the trade

Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior

Writing a basic HTML page

Styling the page with basic CSS

Explaining the role of frontend web development as a job and career

No recap session for this class. Please show up promptly at or before 8pm, as physical space is limited. Bring a laptop!

Lab

We also meet for a weekly lab/workshop where we work on an assignment that covers the material learned in the lecture earlier in the week. Those working on their own personal projects are also more than welcome to come and solicit help. Every Thursday at 8pm in the Turing classroom.